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What Is Brown Rice Good For?

FoodData CentralUpdated 30 March 2026

Brown Rice is a grain-based food. It is a good source of iron. Discover the nutritional benefits and how brown rice can support your health goals.

Brown Rice provides 216.5 calories, 5g protein, 44.5g carbohydrates, and 1.6g fat per cup, cooked (195g). It can be part of a balanced diet as part of a varied nutritional plan.

Key Benefits of Brown Rice

  • High in dietary fiber for digestive health
  • Very low in sugar
  • Contains folate, important for cell growth and development
  • Contains iron (4.31mg per 100g, 24% DV)
  • Source of selenium, an important antioxidant mineral

Brown Rice Is Best For

Digestive healthBlood sugar managementEnergy and vitality

Nutrition Highlights

  • 3.5g of fiber per serving

Things to Consider

  • Higher in carbs — consider portion size for low-carb diets

Complete Nutritional Profile

Per cup, cooked (195g)

216.5

cal

44.5g

carbs

5g

protein

1.6g

fat

3.5g

fiber

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